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Weeks without being able to go to school during 2020 – and then the rotational system for school attendance that was introduced when schools finally opened again – have highlighted the learning challenges of our children....

Exciting times, as old tiles and sanitaryware are removed from our bathrooms, and new spaces created to create beautiful modern ablutions facilities for the kids! We are so grateful to the German Embassy for their incredible...

Back in 2019 we received notice that the HWSETA was offering our child and youth care workers an opportunity to improve their qualification. In addition, we were able to extend the training for the practical section of the...

In reflecting on this past year, I am saddened by the pain so many people have had to experience. The loss of loved ones, livelihoods, and life as it was pre Covid-19. The looting and unrest here in KZN was another moment in...

Sadly, our trusty Yaris was written off by our Insurer after being damaged in a minor accident recently. We are grateful to be insured, however the R30 000 settlement is nowhere near enough to cover the cost of another vehicle....

Our buildings are over 116 years old. Which means that they require considerable maintenance and, in some cases, renovation. We need them to provide a safe and secure environment for the children in our care. But, when you are...

Thanks to Sai Care 108 Pty Ltd we were able to host our annual Heritage Day celebration. We are incredibly grateful for their sponsorship of this special event - one that our children really look forward to and enjoy! Our...

Eight of our young people were recently selected to participate in a one day culinary skills programme facilitated by Ethekwini Caterers. Our children thoroughly enjoyed the day and embraced the opportunity to learn something...

When our school bus, donated to us in 2017 by the IQRAA Trust, was stolen from our property last October, we were devastated. Having a safe and reliable vehicle to transport our children on daily basis is one of our top...

We all know the importance of saving for a rainy day. But when funds are stretched to the limit, it’s just not possible. That is why we launched the Sunshine Campaign – our rainy day emergency fund. Thank you to all those who...

Maintaining five buildings, four of which are over a hundred years old, is near impossible when you also have 74 children to take care of. There just aren't enough hours in the day! Thankfully we have loyal service providers who...

Most households will understand the importance of a tumble dryer, especially in winter when the sun just doesn't have the power to get all the clothes, bedding and towels dry quickly enough. With 74 children in our care, you can...

Lindsay Hamilton and her friend Megan Howes, an independent garden designer, have made magic happen! When Lindsay offered to take on the landscaping of our gardens at 222 Lena Ahrens Road, never in our wildest dreams could we...

These 'before' and 'after' photos tell their own story. At the top, brand new and modern flooring has just been installed at our Amaqhawe Care Centre playroom. And (below) an old garage has been converted in an office for our...

Is it just me or does it feel like the days of each week are like beach sand, sifting through one’s fingers? Here we are approaching the middle of the year, a year that has been nowhere near the normal we once took for granted....